Depression and Overeating

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Can't tell I'm full

KathleenSweetie
KathleenSweetie Posts: 136 Member
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More often than not, I find that I can't tell I'm full. It's a strange feeling. Does anyone else experience this?

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  • FreeVeg
    FreeVeg Posts: 46 Member
    I can relate! I have this strange feeling too...as long as I know I have food I don't feel full...I can end up eating double and triple portions. Then my belly sends a signal it is stuffed...but I still feel hunger...
  • fitRTs
    fitRTs Posts: 58 Member
    I think I tend to do the same thing. I don't feel "full" until I've completely binged SO MUCH that I can't eat any more. I think sometimes when I'm eating, it's just a way to ignore bad thoughts or stresses that are happening. Trying to pay more active attention to whether I'm truly hungry and I think it's helping some.
  • KathleenSweetie
    KathleenSweetie Posts: 136 Member
    Wonder if emotion blocking is blocking my ability to sense a full stomach? Does this even make sense?
  • fitRTs
    fitRTs Posts: 58 Member
    KathleenSweetie wrote: »
    Wonder if emotion blocking is blocking my ability to sense a full stomach? Does this even make sense?

    Not sure if it's a chemical thing or what. Sometimes I think I stress eat so I don't have the depressive thoughts (which makes no sense because i always feel worse after i binge). I know that when i consistently take my medication I can actually tell when I'm full, so maybe it has to do with neurotransmitters?

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